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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.45, 30.50 and 19.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.45, 30.50 and 19.10 is: 28.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.45 : 30.50 = 19.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.45/30.50 = 19.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.45x = 30.50 × 19.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.45x = 582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582.30/20.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.48

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